[nabs-l] blind cashiers/burger flippers

[Daniel Romero]

In general, make sure your number one thing is to prove yourself. Let
them see that you can do it. Do it the first couple of times. That's
as far as the cooking goes because I've seen a talking register, but
never had a clue about  a accessible card machine. Good luck and make
the best out of it. If the family friend knows you,  they should know
your potential. Or else you wouldn't be getting picked for the job.
Let him be your advicate. Let him stick up for you and let you prove
yourself if the co-workers are being ignorant. You know the manager on
a personal level. I hope it all works out.

On 11/15/12, Kirt Manwaring <kirt.crazydude at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey, gang,
>   I know this e-mail might sound a bit odd, but here goes.  There's a
> good chance I'll be working at my local Macdonalds very shortly.  The
> owner (who is a fairly close family friend) is understandably, but I
> think unnecessarily, afraid of me potentially using any equipment that
> hasn't been specifically adapted for blind people.  I'll have to
> convince him I can really flip hamburgers and use a grill, but I think
> he's one of the people who will "get it" after a little education.
> Now, here are my questions to you.
>   Have any of you handled cash registers and credit card machines
> before and, if so, what kinds of techniques have you used to deal with
> credit cards?  I'm not really worried about organizing cash, but I'm
> thinking a regular, run-of-the-mill credit card machine might be a
> little tricky...not impossible, mind, but tricky.  Have any of you
> used any "accessible" credit card machines in already established
> restaurants?
>   Also...if any of you have any tips on how I can best convince my
> managers that I really can cook safely, even in a back room industrial
> kitchen like Macdonalds, that'd be appreciated.  I have no doubt I can
> do it; what I don't know how to do, I'll be able to learn.  Still, I'm
> thinking convincing the people I work with that I'll be safe is
> another beast entirely.  Thoughts?
>   Best,
> Kirt
>
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